How to Pronounce Approaching

To pronounce "approaching", say APPR-oach-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “approaching”

"approaching" has 3 syllables: appr-oach-ing. It rhymes with encroaching and coaching, if that helps it stick.

What does approaching mean?

verb

  1. To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
  2. To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.

    “as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.”

noun

  1. The act of coming closer; an approach.

adjective

  1. That approaches or approach.

    “the approaching armies”

Words that rhyme with approaching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

encroachingcoachingpoachingbroaching

Related words

oncomingcomingforthcomingupcomingmovingfutureincomingnear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "approaching"?▾

"Approaching" has 3 syllables: appr · oach · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "approaching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "approaching" is /əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/.

What does "approaching" mean?▾

Approaching: To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

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